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Tuesday, 22 May 2012

After deciding that we were plumping for a pink colour scheme in our girls' bedroom makeover, I began the time-consuming but full-of-pleasure process of narrowing down the perfect pink.

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink

And you thought choosing off-white was hard?

My off-white trials and tribulations have got nothing on picking out pink paint, which seem to fall into two categories:

too lilac

or too orange.

Aaargh. So annoying.

Until I found this:

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink

Farrow and Ball's Middleton Pink.

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink

LOVELY.

It has just enough warmth to look gentle and girlie

and just enough coolness to look classic and elegant.The perfect Modern Country Pink...

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink bedroom

I'm a massive fan of Farrow and Ball's paints.

Yes, they are more expensive than other paints but I find the quality of colour completely worth the extra pennies. Plus, even the more expensive paints are still relatively cheap in terms of their transformative effects.

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink bedroom

In full sun, Farrow and Ball's Middleton Pink looks almost white and yet, in the mornings and evenings, it takes on a beautifully warm hue. Mellow and gentle and restful.

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink

And now,

*drum roll*

here are the very first sneak-peak photos of how

Farrow and Ball's Middleton Pink

looks in our girls' bedroom:

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink

Gorgeous, huh?

See how the colour builds up intensity in the shadows?

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink in our girls' bedroom!

It's able to look ethereally pale:

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink

But still manages to hold it's own against the white ceiling:

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink

As dusk draws in, Middleton Pink takes on a cooler tone, but is still definitely pink:

Farrow and Ball Middleton Pink walls

When choosing Farrow and Ball paints for children's rooms, it's well worth choosing their Modern Emulsion. The Estate Emulsion does give a chalkier, matter finish but I've found that it doesn't stand up as well to the extreme wear and tear that children's rooms receive.

{Well, our children's rooms, at least!!}

With Modern Emulsion, the finish is still very matte but is wipeable. I save the Estate Emulsion for areas with lower traffic {and fewer sticky fingers!}.

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What a gorgeous pink! Do you think it would be too girly for a grown up bedroom? I want to have a really peaceful but beautiful room and have thought about pink - luckily my husband likes it! I'm off to consult my F and B colour chart! Thanks for the lovely post. Laura

Hi Sarah,That is a beautiful shade of pinkI have to say, it looks similiar to the shade of pink I used for my daughters room so many years ago....She will be 28 in August!!I think it was a tad darker tho,but loved it, and think it is gonna be great in your wee ones room, can't wait to see the finished product.So have you had the baby yet? or you still in waiting? it has been awhile since I have been by so know I might have missed the blessed event!!

Sometimes all it takes is a few days!! lol

Hope you are doing and feeling well hon, nice to hear from you and thanks for your encouraging comments.

It's a lovely pink. I'm wondering how much more you will get done on the room before the arrival of #5... Or has your precious bundle arrived and you have been a little sneaky and are keeping us in suspense? ;)I hope it all goes smoothly for you and you are doing well.Blessings, S x0x

Perfect, perfect, perfect! I LOVE it! I'm gonna find me a way to get this delightfully delectable colour into my house if it's the last thing I do...!Paula xxxp.s. I'm still laughing that you've managed to do this just 'inches' away from giving birth - hilarious - you and I are SO similar! xxx

I have consulted my dog eared F&B chart, which I carry with me at all times in case of an emergency. Middleton Pink is gorgeous, clear and restful. I await your 'white' choice with eager anticipation. We are clearing out pre painting. I don't want a " white white".

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